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all the member states will then have to submit all policies on energy, climate, shaping the market. if these policies contribute to bolstering europe's economic strength or not. european policies are to improve the framework for initiative, innovation, entrepreneurship and employment. this means that we need to cut unnecessary red tape at the european level that hampers our companies in germany just as in the united kingdom. we always have to measure up with the best of them in the world. therefore, european rules and regulations need to be subject to regular reviews just national rules and regulations. should they prove to be superfluous, they have to be scrapped. this is why we have seen to it that the european commission finally takes the issue of better regulation seriously and acts on it. the european commission may only regulate where member states have not passed sufficient regulations themselves. the principal needs to be respected more in europe. it is in this spirit that britain and germany ought to set priorities for the work of the future commission together with our par
all the member states will then have to submit all policies on energy, climate, shaping the market. if these policies contribute to bolstering europe's economic strength or not. european policies are to improve the framework for initiative, innovation, entrepreneurship and employment. this means that we need to cut unnecessary red tape at the european level that hampers our companies in germany just as in the united kingdom. we always have to measure up with the best of them in the world....
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energy has to rise as well. that's really, really important. it is important for getting rid of corruption. other bits are likely to be stabilization. that's the good news. the final bit is banking sector reform. the exchange rate when it weakens will credit a big hole and that one needs to be filled. >>> take a look at this, would you? is this the future of aviation? investors behind this giant airship believe it could revolutionize oil exploration to disaster relief operations. it will be able to lift 50 tons of cargo. it has been sold back to the british firm. it has won the financial backing of one of britain's most success rock stars as richard wescott has been finding out. >> reporter: inside britain's big of aircraft hangar, something is growing. beating into life the world's longest flying machine. looks like an airship, but it isn't because it doesn't float. what you can see from here is that unique shape. it's actually designed more like a wing than a traditional airship so it can generate lift. air ships float away. you need 50 peopl
energy has to rise as well. that's really, really important. it is important for getting rid of corruption. other bits are likely to be stabilization. that's the good news. the final bit is banking sector reform. the exchange rate when it weakens will credit a big hole and that one needs to be filled. >>> take a look at this, would you? is this the future of aviation? investors behind this giant airship believe it could revolutionize oil exploration to disaster relief operations. it...
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they have to have their own source of energy. they have chevron and others to search and explore for shale gas. but that is a long-term process. exploration of ordinary conventional oil and gas takes many years. a few more years and many hundreds of millions of dollars. so it is a long-term process. i'm optimistic. but in practice you have to be realistic. it takes time. >> they do rely on this. they also rely on the transit fee they receive. >> indeed. >> for the ukrainians. >> it's not just ukraine. it is the european union and western europe. we have had plenty bad times with russia turning off the taps before. where are these alternative sources? >> from africa. from libya to italy. those networks are there. from russia, the hard line directive to germany. there is a cap on that one as well. >> can they take the russian element out can others provide the answer? >> not really. i think both sides know you cannot have quick changeover or substitute for it. the world lies on the european side. and i just want to say this stand j
they have to have their own source of energy. they have chevron and others to search and explore for shale gas. but that is a long-term process. exploration of ordinary conventional oil and gas takes many years. a few more years and many hundreds of millions of dollars. so it is a long-term process. i'm optimistic. but in practice you have to be realistic. it takes time. >> they do rely on this. they also rely on the transit fee they receive. >> indeed. >> for the ukrainians....
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as they continue to grow at such a breakneck speed, there's an insatiable demand for energy. they unfortunately are forced to use coal and that creates the dirty air. 1950s in london we had severe pollution problems that killed people until the clean air act came in and then we saw significant improvements. >> i know quite a lot of people don't want to live in beijing anymore because it's a daily risk. >>> let's move to ukraine. the interim authorities have ordered the riot police and marks men to be disbanded. they were seen to be responsible for the targeting killing in kiev last week. russia appealed for international condemnation for what it says is increasing, as it put it, neo fascist sentiment in the west of ukraine. the foreign minister sergei lavrov says there's an attempt to turn russian-speaking residents into non-citizens. live to independence square, tim willcox. >> reporter: this national unity government is expected to be announced tomorrow. parliament is sitting today. we're expecting remarkable, extraordinary scenes later on. the potential cabinet ministers a
as they continue to grow at such a breakneck speed, there's an insatiable demand for energy. they unfortunately are forced to use coal and that creates the dirty air. 1950s in london we had severe pollution problems that killed people until the clean air act came in and then we saw significant improvements. >> i know quite a lot of people don't want to live in beijing anymore because it's a daily risk. >>> let's move to ukraine. the interim authorities have ordered the riot...
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one of the main concerns is energy, ukraine's strategically linked russia to the rest of europe. and russia supplies 25% of europe's gas needs. half of that gas is pumped via pipelines. moscow, we know it has cut can off the flow in past disputes with kiev. it could push up businesses and households. the price of oil is $2 a barrel. a barrel of crude oil costing $111. meanwhile, russia's stock market has dropped around 10% today. and russia's currency is at its lowest point ever against the dollar and the euro. markets around europe have seen sharp falls. take a look. there we go. what the markets are doing. ftse 100, london's main market, down 2%. the dax taking a serious hit there. down 3%. let's get more. andrew joins us from our business newsroom. great to have you with us. we know why the markets are down. i want to talk about specifics. let's talk about gas. that strategic link ukraine has i guess. here's a question. can europe afford those taps to be turn ted off? >> no. i suppose on the other hand you have to say russia can't afford that kind of situation for very long be
one of the main concerns is energy, ukraine's strategically linked russia to the rest of europe. and russia supplies 25% of europe's gas needs. half of that gas is pumped via pipelines. moscow, we know it has cut can off the flow in past disputes with kiev. it could push up businesses and households. the price of oil is $2 a barrel. a barrel of crude oil costing $111. meanwhile, russia's stock market has dropped around 10% today. and russia's currency is at its lowest point ever against the...
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it depends on energy sales to europe for a large percentage of its state budget. it really depends on the the eu and u.s. are acting together here or if the u.s. is acting alone. >> thank you very much indeed, reporting also that as far as europe is concerned, russia supplies a quarter of all its energy needs, the oil and gas supplies, a lot of it through ukrainian pipelines as well. we will be covering all the developments here of course in this huge country of ukraine, all around ukraine. also those meetings in paris and those nato meetings with russian members as well in brussels a little later on today as well. all those developments, you can follow them on the bbc website, bbc.com/news, also twitter @bbctimwillcoxs. >>> pope francis has strongly defended the record of the catholic church. in a rare interview with an italian newspaper, the pope said no one had done more to root out pedophil pedophilia. last month it was claimed that they allowed systematic coverups. the bbc's alan johnston is in rome and joins us now. particularly given the u.n.'s recent remar
it depends on energy sales to europe for a large percentage of its state budget. it really depends on the the eu and u.s. are acting together here or if the u.s. is acting alone. >> thank you very much indeed, reporting also that as far as europe is concerned, russia supplies a quarter of all its energy needs, the oil and gas supplies, a lot of it through ukrainian pipelines as well. we will be covering all the developments here of course in this huge country of ukraine, all around...
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all the natural energy found in peanuts? soup. what? caramel works. payday. crunchy, roasted peanuts and soft, delicious caramel come together to give you sweet energy. payday. fill up and go. still running in the morning? yeah. getting your vegetables every day? when i can. [ bop ] [ male announcer ] could've had a v8. two full servings of vegetables for only 50 delicious calories. >>> you're with "bbc world news" with me nik gowing. i have the latest headlines. crimea's divided region will go to the polls in 10 days's time for a referendum to decide whether it will become part of the russian federation. kiev says the move is unconstitutional. >>> russian troops remain in the crimean region continuing their blockade in the black sea. >>> libyan government says gadhafi's third son has been extradited from niger where he claimed asylum following the revolution of 2011. you can see here that he had his head and beard shaved before being returned to libya. he is accused of shooting protesters and other crimes when he was head of libya's special forces. i asked i
all the natural energy found in peanuts? soup. what? caramel works. payday. crunchy, roasted peanuts and soft, delicious caramel come together to give you sweet energy. payday. fill up and go. still running in the morning? yeah. getting your vegetables every day? when i can. [ bop ] [ male announcer ] could've had a v8. two full servings of vegetables for only 50 delicious calories. >>> you're with "bbc world news" with me nik gowing. i have the latest headlines. crimea's...